How To Start a Stubborn Lawn Mower
- January 26, 2010
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If your lawn mower is giving you trouble, check common problem areas before you lug it to the shop.
You Will Need
- Spark plug
- Fresh gas
- Ratchet
- Screwdriver
- Rag
- Air filter
Step 1: Check for gas
Check to see if there’s gas in the tank.
Step 2: Clean spark plug
Pull out and clean the spark plug if it is black or looks wet. If it is corroded, replace it.
Step 3: Evaporate gas
Check to see if the carburetor is flooded. Set the mower on a flat surface and wait 15 minutes for the gas to evaporate. Keep the choke off and try to restart the mower.
A flooded engine will smell of unburned gas.
Step 4: Add new gas
Put new gas in the tank if the mower starts and quickly stalls. Note that if gas sits for a long period, it can go bad. Pour the bad gas out of the tank and then add fresh gas.
Make sure you dispose of your old gas at a hazardous waste site; anywhere else is illegal.
Step 5: Clean the carburetor
Remove the mower’s carburetor with your ratchet and screwdriver and wipe any dirt and debris out of the bowl with a rag.
Step 6: Install a new air filter
Make sure the air filter is clean. Take it out and, if it is dirty and oily, replace it with a new filter.
Step 7: Try again
Try starting your mower again – it should run like new.
In 2001, Gary Hatter set a world record for the longest journey on a lawnmower – he traveled 14,594.5 miles in 260 days.
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